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“She has been accepted for referral to have the surgery and we’re really excited but we’ve been told we have to fund it ourselves. Millie can’t walk and hopefully this will give her a bit more independence.

“She wants the operation now because it will give her a different lifestyle. She screams in the night now because she can’t turn over - she is in constant pain. If this operation means she can get around, even using a walker, it will be a dream come true.

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“When we went to Alder Hey we didn’t know what to expect, Millie was nervous, but when the surgeon said she could have the surgery she started screaming. But it will cost a lot of money.”

Millie Emery (Image: Stoke Sentinel)

Emma and Liz have now started a fund-raising campaign but accept say they have a big task ahead of them.

Emma added: “It’s not something we’ve ever done before. The surgery itself will end up costing us £16,000 but she will need physiotherapy and rehabilitation afterwards. We’ve been told we need to raise £25,000.